2011 Jeep Compass Crd 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
876 MOT tests on the 2011 Jeep Compass Crd 4X2 are in this dataset, and 71.2% of them passed. That is 6.0 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 22.8%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 18.7% of all tests — 3.8 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, ball joint and headlamp — pins and bushes alone was recorded 88 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 35.5% versus 27.9%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 43.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 26.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 32.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 18.7% | 164 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 131 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.3% | 55 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.3% | 46 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 38 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 38 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 88 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 66 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 61 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 46 |
| 5 | Sub-frame | 37 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 33 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 43.4% | 380 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.9% | 253 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.1% | 211 |
| 4 | Other defects | 14.3% | 125 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 98 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 10.4% | 91 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 111 | 27.9% |
| 60-90k | 367 | 25.3% |
| 90-120k | 286 | 32.5% |
| 120-150k | 72 | 29.2% |
| 150k+ | 31 | 35.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 215 | 26.5% |
| 2022 | 213 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | 174 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | 163 | 29.4% |
| 2025 | 111 | 32.4% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Compass Crd 4X2
On a 2011 Compass Crd 4X2, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (18.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (14.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2011 Jeep Compass Crd 4X2s pass their MOT?
71.2% of the 876 2011 Jeep Compass Crd 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Jeep Compass Crd 4X2?
Suspension, recorded in 18.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.9%).
Does the 2011 Compass Crd 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 27.9% in the 30-60k band to 35.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 876 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.